By Betsefy
Following a sound start to life in League One so far, Derby County visit Shrewsbury Town at the New Meadow on Tuesday.
Two wins from three and progress in the EFL Cup reflect a bright opening for new boss Liam Rosenior, who now pits his wits against one of the league’s most experienced managers.
Match preview
Derby are set to secure their 13th summer signing, with former England Under-20 international Joseph Anang agreeing a season-long loan from West Ham United – via current club St Patrick’s Athletic – and the 22-year-old will provide backup for first choice Joe Wildsmith.
Another arrival during the transfer window, David McGoldrick could feature for the first time since signing from Sheffield United as a free agent: the Republic of Ireland striker was an unused substitute at the weekend, having missed the Rams’ opening games with a hamstring injury.
His international colleague and fellow forward James Collins will lead the line again in midweek, but James Chester remains sidelined by an Achilles issue. In the latter’s absence, Eiran Cashin and Richard Stearman continue to deputise in central defence; captain Curtis Davies is still injured.
Shrewsbury, meanwhile, have injury issues of their own, as Elliott Bennett and Aiden O’Brien are unavailable to Steve Cotterill once again.
Despite successfully switching from his 3-4-1-2 formation to four at the back in the final minutes against Wycombe, the Shrews boss will most likely stick with the former setup on Tuesday.
Tom Bayliss could be drafted back into the midfield after being omitted at the weekend, while Daniel Udoh should start up front after recovering from an ankle injury to score for the first time this season in last week’s cup win.
Shrewsbury Town possible starting lineup:
Marosi; Pennington, Dunkley, Flanagan; Dacosta, Moore, Leahy, Nurse; Bayliss, Shipley; Udoh
Our Prediction
Away Win or Draw
